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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 8
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
IRA Group Claim Responsibility For Letter Bombs And Warned Of Further Attacks A group which used a recognised IRA code word has claimed responsibility for seven potentially explosive devices...
Other News In Brief
IRA Group Claim Responsibility For Letter Bombs And Warned Of Further Attacks A group which used a recognised IRA code word has claimed responsibility for seven potentially explosive devices...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Piers Morgan Questioned By Phone Hacking
Former Daily Mirror editor reveals he was interviewed under caution at the end of the last year, although Scotland Yard did not name him, they said a 48-year-old journalist had agreed voluntary to an ...
Piers Morgan Questioned By Phone Hacking
Former Daily Mirror editor reveals he was interviewed under caution at the end of the last year, although Scotland Yard did not name him, they said a 48-year-old journalist had agreed voluntary to an ...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Clutha Helicopter Crash: AAIB Find Double Engine Failure
Investigators have found that the helicopter that crashed on to the Clutha pub in Glasgow in November had suffered double engine failure as a result of a fuel supply problem. The Air Accidents Invest...
Clutha Helicopter Crash: AAIB Find Double Engine Failure
Investigators have found that the helicopter that crashed on to the Clutha pub in Glasgow in November had suffered double engine failure as a result of a fuel supply problem. The Air Accidents Invest...
Recruitment News, Feb 14, 2014
Tribunal Proceedings begin On Behalf Of Sacked Ineos Covenor
Unite the union has announced that it had started employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of the sacked Ineos convenor Mark Lyon. The tribunal is being asked to find that Mark Lyon was unfairly dis...
Tribunal Proceedings begin On Behalf Of Sacked Ineos Covenor
Unite the union has announced that it had started employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of the sacked Ineos convenor Mark Lyon. The tribunal is being asked to find that Mark Lyon was unfairly dis...
Business News, Feb 14, 2014
Catagen Secures Deal With MAHLE
Belfast based Catagen Ltd has secured a deal with US firm MAHLE worth $1million for its revolutionary large-scale testing equipment for catalytic converters called Maxcat. Catagen built this potentia...
Catagen Secures Deal With MAHLE
Belfast based Catagen Ltd has secured a deal with US firm MAHLE worth $1million for its revolutionary large-scale testing equipment for catalytic converters called Maxcat. Catagen built this potentia...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Banned Teacher Loses Legal Challenge Against Michael Gove
A teacher who claimed he was banned from teaching for life because he is a British National Party (BNP) activist has lost a legal challenge over the band. 44-year-old Adam Walker was given a suspende...
Banned Teacher Loses Legal Challenge Against Michael Gove
A teacher who claimed he was banned from teaching for life because he is a British National Party (BNP) activist has lost a legal challenge over the band. 44-year-old Adam Walker was given a suspende...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Met Office Issues Weather Warnings
Two new yellow warnings have been issued by the Met Office foe Northern Ireland. Severe warnings will bring more rain and snow in counties Antrim and Down while snow is being forecast on the north an...
Met Office Issues Weather Warnings
Two new yellow warnings have been issued by the Met Office foe Northern Ireland. Severe warnings will bring more rain and snow in counties Antrim and Down while snow is being forecast on the north an...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Surprise Royal Visit To Flood-Hit Village
Princes William and Harry have made a surprise visit to the flood-hit village of Datchet in Berkshire, to help colleagues from the Armed Forces brace flood defences. Dressed in waterproofs and wellin...
Surprise Royal Visit To Flood-Hit Village
Princes William and Harry have made a surprise visit to the flood-hit village of Datchet in Berkshire, to help colleagues from the Armed Forces brace flood defences. Dressed in waterproofs and wellin...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Reward Offered After Greater Manchester Care Home Raid
A £3000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of any of the men involved in a day time raid on a care home on Greater Manchester. On...
Reward Offered After Greater Manchester Care Home Raid
A £3000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of any of the men involved in a day time raid on a care home on Greater Manchester. On...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
No Further Action To Be Taken Accused Footballer
Rape allegations made against Newcastle United footballer Loic Remy, have been dropped. Police say that no further action will be taken against the 27-year-old. Remy was arrested last May along with...
No Further Action To Be Taken Accused Footballer
Rape allegations made against Newcastle United footballer Loic Remy, have been dropped. Police say that no further action will be taken against the 27-year-old. Remy was arrested last May along with...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Two Cyclists Killed By A Car In Police Chase
Two cyclists have died after they were hit by a car involved in a police pursuit in Purley on Thames, West Berkshire. Officers were responding to a “fear-for-welfare” incident at around 21:00 GMT ...
Two Cyclists Killed By A Car In Police Chase
Two cyclists have died after they were hit by a car involved in a police pursuit in Purley on Thames, West Berkshire. Officers were responding to a “fear-for-welfare” incident at around 21:00 GMT ...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Shell To Sell North Sea Assets
Shell has announced that it will sell three of its North Sea assets in an effort to focus on other assets that have an opportunity for growth. The company will sell its interests in the Anasuria floa...
Shell To Sell North Sea Assets
Shell has announced that it will sell three of its North Sea assets in an effort to focus on other assets that have an opportunity for growth. The company will sell its interests in the Anasuria floa...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Torbay Council Back £22m Budget Cut
Torbay's mobile library service is to be scrapped as part of a council approved package of cuts. The council has backed some £22 million in cuts, which they say they have "no choice" but to implement...
Torbay Council Back £22m Budget Cut
Torbay's mobile library service is to be scrapped as part of a council approved package of cuts. The council has backed some £22 million in cuts, which they say they have "no choice" but to implement...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
NI Link With Army Office Letter Bombs
Downing Street has said that letter bombs sent to Army offices in England have "the hallmarks of Northern Ireland-related terrorism". It is not yet clear if the devices were viable. A shopping centr...
NI Link With Army Office Letter Bombs
Downing Street has said that letter bombs sent to Army offices in England have "the hallmarks of Northern Ireland-related terrorism". It is not yet clear if the devices were viable. A shopping centr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Andrew Allen Murder - Man Released Without Charge
Gardaí have released a man without charge after arresting him in connection with the murder of a man from L'Derry. The man in his 40s was released on Thursday evening. Father of two Andrew Allen was...
Andrew Allen Murder - Man Released Without Charge
Gardaí have released a man without charge after arresting him in connection with the murder of a man from L'Derry. The man in his 40s was released on Thursday evening. Father of two Andrew Allen was...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Reforms To Help Reoffending Come Into Force
Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions will come into effect next month, Justice Minister Simon Hughes has abbounced. The move ...
Reforms To Help Reoffending Come Into Force
Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions will come into effect next month, Justice Minister Simon Hughes has abbounced. The move ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
DVA Achieves 'Excellence Standard' Award
The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has been awarded the UK government's Customer Service Excellence Standard award. The award is presented to organisations that demonstrate efficient and effective ser...
DVA Achieves 'Excellence Standard' Award
The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has been awarded the UK government's Customer Service Excellence Standard award. The award is presented to organisations that demonstrate efficient and effective ser...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
£1.5m For Antrim Cycle Networks
£1.5m is to be invested in road and cycle improvements in Antrim. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced two schemes totalling £1.5m in the Stiles Way and Steeple Road area of Antr...
£1.5m For Antrim Cycle Networks
£1.5m is to be invested in road and cycle improvements in Antrim. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced two schemes totalling £1.5m in the Stiles Way and Steeple Road area of Antr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Belfast In £16.7m Broadband Boost
Belfast has received a £16.7m investment in broadband infrastructure, it has been announced. Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said the move would put Belfast on the "cusp of a digital revolution". Cou...
Belfast In £16.7m Broadband Boost
Belfast has received a £16.7m investment in broadband infrastructure, it has been announced. Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said the move would put Belfast on the "cusp of a digital revolution". Cou...
UK National News, Feb 14, 2014
Other News In Brief
Unite Vows To Fight For Print Firm Jobs The Unite union has said that is will make "strenuous efforts" to save 90 jobs at a printing company in Denbighshire According to the union print facto...
Other News In Brief
Unite Vows To Fight For Print Firm Jobs The Unite union has said that is will make "strenuous efforts" to save 90 jobs at a printing company in Denbighshire According to the union print facto...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Newry Man Killed In San Francisco
A man from County Down has been killed in an accident in San Francisco. Paul Lambert, 34, originally from Newry, was knocked down by a car on Wednesday. A man has been arrested in connection with th...
Newry Man Killed In San Francisco
A man from County Down has been killed in an accident in San Francisco. Paul Lambert, 34, originally from Newry, was knocked down by a car on Wednesday. A man has been arrested in connection with th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Ammunition And Explosive Devices Discovered In Newry
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh says the security operation in Parkhead Crescent, Newry yesterday led to the discovery of components of explosive devices and ammunition. Mr Bradley said: "Unfortunately...
Ammunition And Explosive Devices Discovered In Newry
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh says the security operation in Parkhead Crescent, Newry yesterday led to the discovery of components of explosive devices and ammunition. Mr Bradley said: "Unfortunately...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Crisis Fund Reinstated For Migrants, Refugees And Asylum Seekers
A crisis fund is to be set up for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers living in Northern Ireland, the Stormont Executive has announced. It is not yet clear how much money will be made available for...
Crisis Fund Reinstated For Migrants, Refugees And Asylum Seekers
A crisis fund is to be set up for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers living in Northern Ireland, the Stormont Executive has announced. It is not yet clear how much money will be made available for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pair Detained After Failing To Stop For Police A man and a woman have been arrested after failing to stop their car for police. The incident occurred in Newtownabbey on Thursday night when a ...
Other News In Brief
Pair Detained After Failing To Stop For Police A man and a woman have been arrested after failing to stop their car for police. The incident occurred in Newtownabbey on Thursday night when a ...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2014
Suspect Packages Sent To Army Careers Offices
Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation into four suspect packages sent to Army careers offices in south-east England. Ministry of Defence (MoD) bomb disposal units were sent to recru...
Suspect Packages Sent To Army Careers Offices
Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation into four suspect packages sent to Army careers offices in south-east England. Ministry of Defence (MoD) bomb disposal units were sent to recru...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2014
Second House Searched In Britain Following Death In Syria
Counter-terrorism police have searched a second house in the UK in connection with the conflict in Syria. Officers searched a house in Manchester after 20-year-old Anil Khalil Raoufi, of Brooklawn Dr...
Second House Searched In Britain Following Death In Syria
Counter-terrorism police have searched a second house in the UK in connection with the conflict in Syria. Officers searched a house in Manchester after 20-year-old Anil Khalil Raoufi, of Brooklawn Dr...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2014
City Regulator Fines Homeserve Over £30m
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fine of £30.6m against Homeserve, the maintenance company, over historical sales problems. The City regulator has issued the fine following an 18-mo...
City Regulator Fines Homeserve Over £30m
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fine of £30.6m against Homeserve, the maintenance company, over historical sales problems. The City regulator has issued the fine following an 18-mo...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2014
Pumps To Tackle Somerset Levels Flooding
The Environment Agency has announced plans to bring in pumps from the Netherlands to begin the work of reducing water levels on the Somerset Levels, which have been flooded for over six weeks. The pu...
Pumps To Tackle Somerset Levels Flooding
The Environment Agency has announced plans to bring in pumps from the Netherlands to begin the work of reducing water levels on the Somerset Levels, which have been flooded for over six weeks. The pu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2014
NI 'Prime Location For Investment' - Robinson
Northern Ireland is a "prime location to invest and grow business". This was the message sent by First Minister Peter Robinson as he addressed the Irish Chamber of Commerce at an event in Belfast Cit...
NI 'Prime Location For Investment' - Robinson
Northern Ireland is a "prime location to invest and grow business". This was the message sent by First Minister Peter Robinson as he addressed the Irish Chamber of Commerce at an event in Belfast Cit...
Recruitment News, Feb 13, 2014
Union Opposes JobPath Proposals
A Government plan to draft in multinationals to deliver services to job seekers – work which can be better provided by the public and community sector – is to be steadfastly opposed by SIPTU. The Dep...
Union Opposes JobPath Proposals
A Government plan to draft in multinationals to deliver services to job seekers – work which can be better provided by the public and community sector – is to be steadfastly opposed by SIPTU. The Dep...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
